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The Rest Is HistoryJan 25, 2021

17. Fascism

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Notable books mentioned: The Pike by Lucy Hughes Hallett, The Duel by John Lukacs

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The Pike
Lucy Hughes Hallett

The host mentions 'The Pike' to highlight Gabriele D'Annunzio's role in shaping early fascist ideology before Mussolini. D'Annunzio's themes of spe…

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The Duel
John Lukacs

The host references John Lukacs' book 'The Duel' to illustrate the contrasting ideologies of Hitler and Churchill. This comparison highlights how C…

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17. Fascism mentions The Pike by Lucy Hughes Hallett and The Duel by John Lukacs with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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What is fascism and where did it come from? No one admits to being a fascist yet it continues to be a term of abuse hurled on a regular basis. Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook discuss the history of this most unacceptable of political models.
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  • The conversation centers on fascism and authoritarianism.
  • A second recurring theme is origins of fascism.
  • Referenced books include The Pike by Lucy Hughes Hallett and The Duel by John Lukacs.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Historians and those interested in fascist history and Historians and political science students.
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The Pike
Lucy Hughes Hallett
Best for Historians and those interested in fascist historyOften cited around origins of fascism

“The Pike is mentioned as a brilliant book about Gabriele Danunzio, who anticipated themes associated with Mussolini.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Historians and those interested in fascist history
Key quote: “Danunzio anticipated all the themes that we associate with Mussolini about speed, excitement, virility, violence, blood, a sort of rebirth of Italy.”
The host mentions 'The Pike' to highlight Gabriele D'Annunzio's role in shaping early fascist ideology before Mussolini. D'Annunzio's themes of speed, excitement, and a rebirth of Italy are seen as precursors to Mussolini's fascism.
ASIN: B00BKK6E0O
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The Duel
John Lukacs
Best for Historians and political science studentsOften cited around fascism and authoritarianism

“The excerpt discusses the themes of John Lukacs' book 'The Duel' about Hitler and Churchill, highlighting their contrasting roles in history.”

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For: Historians and political science students
Key quote: “That's the great theme of the John Lukacs book on the duel about Hitler and Churchill.”
The host references John Lukacs' book 'The Duel' to illustrate the contrasting ideologies of Hitler and Churchill. This comparison highlights how Churchill represents a reactionary order while Hitler embodies revolutionary change, which is crucial for understanding the dynamics of fascism and authoritarianism.
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